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Add 28/7 and 9/8

1^st number: 4 0/7, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

28/7 + 9/8 is 41/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   28/7 = 28 × 8/7 × 8 = 224/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   9/8 = 9 × 7/8 × 7 = 63/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/56 + 63/56 = 224 + 63/56 = 287/56
5. 287/56 simplified gives 41/8
6. So, 28/7 + 9/8 = 41/8
   In mixed form: 51/8

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